Born Carol Ann Marshak in Newark, New Jersey, she adopted the pen name Carolyn Marsh and was an author of romance novels. She was married to the immortal, Terence Coventry. Her latest book featured the exploits of a hero named Duncan MacLeod and a villain named Terence Coventry. Carolyn put the moves on Duncan and tried to convince him to help promote the book, but Terence was furious at Carolyn for portraying him as a villain.